Sunday, August 14, 2011

Indescribable Gift



JustRite has some beautiful new holiday stamp sets, including Rejoice, which I had the opportunity to design with for today's card. I absolutely love the beautiful cross image in this set! I wanted something kind of serene and elegant, and thought the different blue patterns from Cosmo Cricket's Odds & Ends line would be perfect. I usually have trouble with monochromatic cards, but these papers were super easy to work with!


Here's a look at the layered focal point:



The vertical striped piece in the background was cut with Spellbinders Labels Eighteen Nestabilities, and the open scallop oval border was cut with Spellbinders Lacey Ovals Nestabilities. I colored the cross with Copic markers. Embellishments include Kaisercraft Bliss pearls and May Arts crochet trim.

Have a blessed Sunday!




Stamps: Rejoice (JustRite)
Paper: Papertrey Smokey Shadow, Ocean Tides and Rustic White card stock; Cosmo Cricket Odds and Ends 6x6 Mini-Deck
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black, Stampin' Up Soft Sky, Ranger Antique Linen Distress
Accessories: Kaisercraft Bliss pearls, foam adhesive, Spellbinders Classic Oval, Lacey Ovals and Labels Eighteen Nestabilities, May Arts crochet trim, paper piercer/needle/thread
Size: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

18 comments:

Pauline said...

This is gorgeous Amy! Love your choice of colours.

Jessie/knightrone said...

Beautiful design, and I love the colors.

Bastelfrosch's Kreativseite said...

This card is a dream, Amy. I love it.
Annette

Marisa said...

Fabulously layered focal image and lovely colours. Another beauty :)

Vickie Z said...

Gorgeous and yes, very elegant!!! Love the multilayered focal image!!

IWA said...

Simply but beautiful and elegant!

Linda Carson said...

What an attractive card!! You'll encourage someone's day with this jewel!

Unknown said...

Stunning, Amy! LOVE your design that that gorgeous stamp set, and the Odds & Ends papers are oh-so-perfect!

Wanda Cullen said...

Wow, I'm in awe of the multiple layers, beautiful papers and the simple beauty of the cross and all it symbolizes! This is an amazing card!

Creations by Shirl said...

Wow this card really caught my attention... It's simple but really pretty....

Susie said...

Very nice, Amy. The pearls and lace finish it beautifully.

Oliwiaen said...

So elegant! A perfect card, really.

Dottie said...

Week after week every time I see a link to your cards in my email box, I am taken aback by how lovely these creations are. Consistently gorgeous and beautiful. You have a marvelous eye for all those components that comprise a spectacular card i learn so much about composition from you examples. Thank you so much for sharing.

Dawn Easton said...

Beautiful card, Amy. The layered sentiment with soothing designer papers are wonderful!

Luanne said...

This is beautiful Amy!

dpkennedy said...

This is so beautiful! I love all of those layers...I never would think to do that! Gorgeous creation!

Conniecrafter said...

Beautiful, very pretty layering, I especially love the stamping behind the cross!

Lynne Phelps said...

This is just lovely. Your choice of colors and patterns are wonderul.